Horsemanship classes offered

Posted: Sunday, March 06, 2011

Beginning horsemanship classes will be offered for horse enthusiasts between ages 6 and 10. Lessens will be taught by Thunder Mountain Riders 4-H club members and supervised by adult horsemen at the Swampy Acres indoor riding arena.

Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 12-13. The cost is $75 for the weekend or $50 for one day. Each participant will learn what it takes to care for a horse each day, including grooming, watering, feeding, horse anatomy, saddling and riding.